Saturday, March 21, 2026
Happy 50th Anniversary
1996 Awards
In 1996, Shelley attended Liberty Hill Foundation's 14th Annual Upton Sinclair Awards at the Beverly Hilton Hotel in Beverly Hills, California. The Liberty Hill Foundation is a non-profit organization whose motto is "Change. Not Charity". The Upton Sinclair Award is given to individuals who demonstrate unwavering commitment to social justice, equality, and activism in Los Angeles... thereby honoring the legacy of author and activist Upton Sinclair. Actors Ted Danson and Mary Steenburgen were recipients that year. Shelley and her husband Harry Winer were attendees at the event.
Perfect Packable
Simplicity Fashion News was a monthly pamphlet Simplicity came out with to showcase their latest patterns. The Simplicity Pattern Company had been manufacturing sewing patterns since 1927 and had allowed fashionistas on a budget and sewing aficionados to create clothes in a reliable manner. In February of 1975, Shelley appeared on the pages of Simplicity Fashion News. She appeared in the spread called "The Perfect Packables," which featured A.M. to P.M. outfits done in perfect-to-pack, wonderfully carefree jersey. The spread featured Simplicity Pattern number 7295, a misses' 2-piece dress or pants and top ensemble. The front wrap top had a V-neckline, set-in sleeves, and self fabric tie ends. It could be made with long or short sleeves. Both the skirt and the pants had back zippers and elastic waist casings. Shelley wore the short-sleeved top with the skirt. She finished her look with a pair of open-toed, high-heeled sandals and an oversized clutch bag. She accessorized her look with an earring, bracelet and ring set and a matching scarf around her neck. And Shelley looked chic, fab and just perfect.
The Angels and the Racer 1
Look-In magazine was a kiddie/teen UK magazine that featured two-page comic/picture strips of the most popular television shows of the era. Subtitled as "The Junior TV Times," its first issue came out in 1971 and its final issue came out in 1994. Many popular American TV series were featured in the mag including Kung Fu, The Six Million Dollar Man, The Bionic Woman, CHiPs, Battlestar Galactica, Mork and Mindy... and, of course Charlie's Angels.
Charlie Put-Ons and Bicycle
Shelley was THE quintessential Charlie Girl and appeared in many, many ads for the brand. In 1976, she was hand-picked to represent the Revlon Charlie brand, as she was the embodiment the brand's ideal – gorgeous, sexy and young. In 1977, she appeared in a newspaper ad for Charlie promoting "Charlie's Put-Ons." It was a promo that offered customers a chance to purchase the Charlie T-Shirt and Scarf combo (valued at $20) for just $6.00 with any $5.00 or more purchase from the Charlie collection. The light blue T-shirt came in sizes small, medium and large and had the Charlie logo in deep blue printed on the left sleeve. The long, lean scarf had blue, yellow and white stripes. Of course, Shelley looked just fabulous wearing both of them. The ad also promoted a contest that had the Motobecane motorized bicycle (which was featured in the movie The Deep) as grand prize. Details on how to join the contest and win the Charlie and Motobecane giveaway could be obtained at the Charlie counter.
Paparazzi at the Virgin Islands
In 1979, Shelley was proclaimed as Charlie's newest Angel and she became a Hollywood superstar virtually overnight. "I couldn't believe it. What was I doing in the evening news?" Shelley exclaimed, surprised. Her co-Angel Jaclyn Smith said, "I feel good about her. I think the three of us are going to get along great." Her other co-Angel Cheryl Ladd said, "Shelley seemed like a doll and we were going to have a lot of fun working together." Her first episode was a cross-over between Charlie's Angels and another hit TV show The Love Boat; and it was partly filmed in St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands. "When I got off the plane, there were maybe eight million paparazzi. I looked around for Sophia Loren. It was for me. I couldn't believe it," Shelley said when they arrived in St. Thomas. The paparazzi had a field day when the show was filming in the U.S. Virgin Islands. Many pics of the Angels and their guest stars were taken during filming.
Naturally Fabulous
Shelley appeared in many ads during her tenure as a Supermodel in the 1970s. In 1972, she appeared in an ad for Peck & Peck with the tagline "Wool. It's got Life. Naturally. Peck & Peck promises." Peck & Peck was a renowned New York-based retailer of women's apparel. It was founded in 1888 and was known for high-quality, classic, and professional women's wear, which included blazers, cardigans, and tailored pants. In the 1972 ad, Shelley modeled a hooded coat of 100 percent wool plush by Warshaw Woolens for Peck & Peck. The fabulous coat came in camel and rust - and was a "Fashion selection by the American Wool Council." And Shelley made the stylish coat look even more fabulous.
Saturday, March 14, 2026
Charlie's Angels 50-Year Anniversary
Music Video Premiere
Shelley was already famous before she was cast as Tiffany Welles in the phenomenal hit TV series Charlie's Angels in 1979. She was known worldwide as THE Charlie Girl - the fabulous Supermodel from the Charlie perfume ads. Everyone loved THE Charlie Girl and her addition to the series was a natural step for her to take. She stayed a year in the show and seriously pursued an acting career in Hollywood thereafter. She appeared in stage plays, in more TV and movie projects and was spotted around Hollywood at parties, premieres and award shows - photographed by the paparazzi whenever she did.
The Perfect Packable
Simplicity Fashion News was a monthly pamphlet Simplicity came out with to showcase their latest patterns. The Simplicity Pattern Company had been manufacturing sewing patterns since 1927 and had allowed fashionistas on a budget and sewing aficionados to create clothes in a reliable manner. In February of 1975, Shelley appeared on the pages of Simplicity Fashion News. She appeared in the spread called "The Perfect Packables," which featured A.M. to P.M. outfits done in perfect-to-pack, wonderfully carefree jersey. The spread featured Simplicity Pattern number 7295, a misses' 2-piece dress or pants and top ensemble. The front wrap top had a V-neckline, set-in sleeves, and self fabric tie ends. It could be made with long or short sleeves. Both the skirt and the pants had back zippers and elastic waist casings. Shelley wore the short-sleeved top with the skirt. She finished her look with a pair of open-toed, high-heeled sandals and an oversized clutch bag. She accessorized her look with an earring, bracelet and ring set and a matching scarf around her neck. And Shelley looked chic, fab and just perfect.
Found Money TV Movie 28
Shelley appeared alongside comedy legends Dick Van Dyke and Sid Caesar in the 1983 TV movie Found Money. The movie was about computer expert Max Shepherd and security guard Sam Green, two former employees of First National Bank who have been let go with little to no benefits after decades of employment. Max uses his computer skills to create an account in the bank using the money from inactive accounts that are automatically transferred to the state when not claimed after five years. Using the name Seymour Good, head of The Invisible Friend Inc., he transfers the money to accounts of ordinary citizens who bring kindness to the world. After some convincing, Sam joins Max in his quest. As good Samaritans begin receiving the money, the story is picked up by the press and is covered by reporter Leslie Phillips (Shelley Hack) who becomes Max's love interest.
Charlie Jewelry
Shelley was THE quintessential Charlie Girl and was Revlon Charlie's image model from 1976 to 1982. Charlie was one of the first mega-successful American lifestyle brands in the world. The phenomenal success of the brand was due in part to Shelley's unforgettable image. In 1977, she appeared in an ad for Charlie that was promoting "The Charlie Triangle." The promo offered customers "A Special Chance To Get A Special Piece of Charlie Jewelry"... from Revlon Charlie, of course. For only $3.50, anyone could purchase "The Charlie Triangle," a one-of-a-kind necklace and pendant set that looked and felt like real silver. An order form was included in the ad for anyone interested in the special promo piece. Shelley appeared in the ad in clothes by Bill Blass for Blassport, looking fabulous as always.
Paparazzi in St. Thomas
In 1979, Shelley was proclaimed as Charlie's newest Angel and she became a Hollywood superstar virtually overnight. "I couldn't believe it. What was I doing in the evening news?" Shelley exclaimed, surprised. Her co-Angel Jaclyn Smith said, "I feel good about her. I think the three of us are going to get along great." Her other co-Angel Cheryl Ladd said, "Shelley seemed like a doll and we were going to have a lot of fun working together." Her first episode was a cross-over between Charlie's Angels and another hit TV show The Love Boat; and it was partly filmed in St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands. "When I got off the plane, there were maybe eight million paparazzi. I looked around for Sophia Loren. It was for me. I couldn't believe it," Shelley said when they arrived in St. Thomas. The paparazzi had a field day when the show was filming in the U.S. Virgin Islands. Many pics of the Angels and their guest stars were taken during filming.
Modes De Paris 3
Shelley was one of the most visible Supermodels in the 1970s. She appeared on the covers and pages of many major magazines around the world, as well as brochure, magazine pull-outs, and magazine supplements. In 1971, she appeared on the pages of the French-language Free Weekly Supplement Modes De Paris (Paris Fashions). It featured practical patterns for the cold weather... for city dressing as well as dressing for the ski slopes. She modeled wrap skirts that could be sewn by readers themselves and were appropriate for the cold weather (hence, the padding). She wore one skirt with a long-sleeved shirt under a long-sleeved sweater. She finished her look with wool tights and accessorized it with a flower brooch. And, as always, Shelley looked smart, chic, and ready for those cold winter days and evenings.
Saturday, March 7, 2026
Charlie's Angels 50th
The 50th anniversary of Charlie's Angels is coming up this March 21, 2026. The pilot was aired on March 21, 1976; and it premiered as a TV series on September 22, 1976. It ran for five seasons and made superstars out of all its gorgeous Angels. PaleyFest LA 2026 has included the Charlie's Angels 50th Anniversary Reunion among its featured highlights. Founded in 1984, PaleyFest LA is an annual festival for television hosted by The Paley Center for Media in Los Angeles; and it features screenings specially chosen for the festival, followed by exclusive, behind-the-scenes panels with cast and creators. The pop-culture event brings together television fans with the stars and the creators of their favorite TV shows. PaleyFest LA 2026 will run from April 4 to 12 at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood. The Charlie's Angels 50th Anniversary Reunion will be held on April 6 with Kate Jackson, Jaclyn Smith, and Cheryl Ladd in attendance.
Last February 10, Closer reported that Jaclyn Smith and Cheryl Ladd had to talk Kate Jackson into joining them at PaleyFest LA 2026. With that in mind, wouldn't it be an even bigger blast if Shelley Hack (the only other living Angel from the original series) joined Kate, Jaclyn and Cheryl as well? Wouldn't it be a phenomenal event if Charlie's four living Angels were all on stage, facing their fans, answering all their questions? Wouldn't that be one unforgettable (and a definitely historically significant) Angel event for all the Charlie's Angels fans around the world? Wouldn't that be just heavenly? Jaclyn Smith and Cheryl Ladd, could you also talk Shelley into joining you three for this historic reunion? Please? (For more, check out: Angels 50th Anniv Reunion, 50th Anniversary Reunion, Reunion For Their 50th Anniversary, Reunion: 50th Anniversary, and 50th Anniversary)
Standing Room Only
In November of 1980, Shelley starred in the Jack Heifner play Vanities which was staged at the Westwood Playhouse in Los Angeles. It was filmed for TV as part of HBO's Standing Room Only series and was aired in 1981. Set in 1963 then 1968 and finally in 1974, the play was about three girls from Texas (as high school cheerleaders, then as college roommates, and finally as young adults) - their friendship and its eventual demise. Shelley played Mary (the confident one) alongside Meredith Baxter Birney who played Joanne (the naรฏve one), and Annette O'Toole who played Kathy (the planner). Shelley immediately jumped at the opportunity to play Mary after leaving Charlie's Angels. "I didn't want to leave Los Angeles without doing something good," she explained. Although she had no prior stage experience, she was ready to take on the challenge. "I don't know how I got the guts to go right into a play immediately after leaving the series," Shelley said. "I started doing theater for the first time in my life although I'd never been on a stage before." And Shelley's gamble paid off. She received glowing reviews for her performance, surprising many of her critics and detractors... as well as Charlie's Angels producer Ed Lakso who thought she couldn't act and that casting her in Angels was a mistake. "One year after the show, I saw Shelley in the stage play Vanities, and she did a wonderful job," Lakso admitted.
Teen, Top, Super
When Shelley graduated from Smith College in 1970, she decided to become a model full-time. Represented by the top model management company, Ford Models Inc., she began her transition from teen model to top model... and eventually to Supermodel. Her then boyfriend, photographer Steen Svensson, and make-up artist extraordinaire Rick Gillette came up with test shots of Shelley in the early '70s with the hope that the images could get her on the pages of Vogue and Harper's Bazaar - which eventually happened. She appeared on both the US and international editions of the magazines. According to Rick, "In the early 70’s before "Charlie", before "Charlie’s Angels", Shelley Hack was an ex-teen model looking for a more sophisticated look to get her into Vogue. I was creating a portfolio with the same goal in mind." By the late 1970s, Shelley was a certified Supermodel.
Found Money TV Movie 27
Shelley appeared alongside comedy legends Dick Van Dyke and Sid Caesar in the 1983 TV movie Found Money. The movie was about computer expert Max Shepherd and security guard Sam Green, two former employees of First National Bank who have been let go with little to no benefits after decades of employment. Max uses his computer skills to create an account in the bank using the money from inactive accounts that are automatically transferred to the state when not claimed after five years. Using the name Seymour Good, head of The Invisible Friend Inc., he transfers the money to accounts of ordinary citizens who bring kindness to the world. After some convincing, Sam joins Max in his quest. As good Samaritans begin receiving the money, the story is picked up by the press and is covered by reporter Leslie Phillips (Shelley Hack) who becomes Max's love interest.
Pack-Away-Pack by Charlie
Shelley was THE quintessential Charlie Girl and was Revlon Charlie's image model from 1976 to 1982. Charlie was one of the first mega-successful American lifestyle brands in the world. The phenomenal success of the brand was due in part to Shelley's unforgettable image. In 1980, she appeared in a newspaper ad for Charlie called "Absolutely, Undeniably Charlie!" It was a promo for Charlie's latest trio of color expressions for the eyes, cheeks, lips and nails. It was a collection of three different color-coordinated makeup sets for all the expressions of every woman - from quiet earth-tones, to exciting up-beat and off-beat colorings, to the violet colors of night flight. The ad also promoted the "Charlie Pack-Away-Pack," a pair of lightweight bags for the girl on the go - a petite cosmetics pack with a 4 oz. bottle of Charlie perfume inside and a super size pack to sling over the shoulder... both for only $10.00 with any $5.00 purchase from the Charlie Collection. And Shelley was her usual fabulous Charlie self in the ad.
Jackie the Journalist
Shelley starred in her third TV series Jack and Mike in 1986. The series was initially called Jackie O'Shea as it was going to be a star vehicle for Shelley. Series producer David Gerber believed in her talent and star power so much that he wanted to give her her own TV series. Shelley was going to play the title role, a woman journalist who had a supportive husband waiting at home - kind of like a reverse gender role thing which was a fresh idea in the 1980s. Tom Mason, who played Shelley's boyfriend in the 1985 TV movie Kicks and with whom Shelley had great on-screen chemistry, was offered the role of Mike Brennan, Jackie's husband. Initially, he turned down the role as it was merely window dressing for the title character - a sort of stay-at-home cheerleader for Jackie. After a lot of talks with David Gerber, the husband was developed into a more well-rounded character, with more to do in the storylines. It was then retitled Our Kind of Town. "Maybe it will lean more heavily toward me (Mike) one week, and Shelley (Jackie) the next," Mason explained. "The real focus will be on the marriage and how two people who work cope and how their professional entanglements affect them," he added. When it aired, it was again retitled Jack and Mike, and both Shelley and Tom got equal billing.
Modes De Paris 2
Shelley was one of the most visible Supermodels in the 1970s. She appeared on the covers and pages of many major magazines around the world, as well as brochure, magazine pull-outs, and magazine supplements. In 1971, she appeared on the pages of the French-language Free Weekly Supplement Modes De Paris (Paris Fashions). It featured practical patterns for the cold weather... for city dressing as well as dressing for the ski slopes. She modeled wrap skirts that could be sewn by readers themselves and were appropriate for the cold weather (hence, the padding). She wore one skirt with a long-sleeved shirt. She wore another one with a long-sleeved shirt under a tank-top-style sweater. She finished this one with wool tights and accessorized it with a leather shoulder bag. And, as always, Shelley looked smart, chic, and ready for those cold winter days and evenings.











































